Lu Qingran's father, who married Li Taohua from a neighboring village. After Li died from hemorrhaging during childbirth, he grew resentful and blamed his daughter. He remarried Yao and completely obeyed her, neglecting Lu Qingran. He accepted the half-tael of silver bride price from the Yan family and agreed to let Lu Qingran marry in place of Lu Qingqing.
